Are There Any Best Method?

      From my methodology courses, I've learnt so many different methods in which related to teaching English in classroom.  so here is the some questions; Are there any best method, How can we decide which method we are going to use, Which method helps learners to learn best, Do we have to insist on using only one method in our classrooms? These questions bring some conflictions to me as a prospective teacher. There are several methods and all of are applicable in the classroom environment, so which criteria should I consider to choosing a method in my future class?  I think that actually this step requires experience. Probably, I will find my own method as time goes on when I begin a career. Becoming aware of methods has some advantages for me to take a step back and think critically. According to Larsen-Freeman and Anderson (2011), a study of methods is invaluable in teacher education. By becoming clear on where they stand, teachers can choose to teach differently from the way that were taught. A knowledge of methods is part of the base of teaching. With it, teachers join in a community of practice. Being part of a discourse community confers a professional identity and connects teachers with each other so they are less isolated in their practice. A knowledge of methods helps to expand a teachers' repertoire of techniques (p.11-2). Having examined that becoming aware of the methods provide teachers many advantages in professional area.
        It is obvious that there are different kind of learner type and every individual has unique learner style. There might be different multiple intelligences in the classroom in the classroom. In that situation, using one method and same kind of materials don't foster learning progress. In this respect teachers should  shape any method by considering the learners and teachers' own understanding, beliefs, style, and level of experience (Larsen-Freeman et all. 2011).  It can be said that teachers  and students are human beings with their own beliefs, feelings and opinions. Analyzing learners and acting according to their learning style facilitate learning and engage them in leaning. For example, using grammar translation method for young learners doesn't make sense or using TPR method is not logical for adult learners. That is to say, "applying a particular methodology thoughtlessly to any and every context we come into contact with may not always be appropriate. What we need to ask ourselves, therefore, is how to decide what is appropriate, and how to apply the methodological beliefs that guide our teaching practice" (Harmer, 2007, p.77).
       In the light of different characteristics of learners, their cultures, second language acquisition processes and needs, teachers should ask themselves to what are students' needs and what should we offer them. Also Harmer (2007) stated that methodology is just one factor in language learning. Other factors may be important, and other methods and approaches may be equally valid. This can be said that apart from the choosing methodology, there are also different factors that having influence on second language acquisition such as learners' input and output, cognitive effort, lexis etc.
       In a nutshell, it can be said that there are no best method in language learning. Studying methods can help teachers articulate, and perhaps transform, their understanding of the teaching-learning process.

Sources:
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching. Harlow, England: Pearson Longman.

Larsen-Freeman, D. &Anderson M. (2011). Techniques and principles in language teaching. New York, N.Y., USA: Oxford University Press.